- present participle of criticize.
criticizing
Example Sentences
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Though other candidates in the race are also criticizing the utilities, Steyer is the most aggressive.
From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026
Having judges acknowledging this outright—by publicly criticizing their colleagues for going along with it—seems like a requisite for doing something about it.
From Slate • May 18, 2026
Actor Alec Baldwin publicly defended Nyong’o, calling her “the most beautiful woman” while criticizing the reaction surrounding the casting.
From Salon • May 16, 2026
The party is also calling for higher investments in public services and social welfare and criticizing past tax cuts for the wealthy.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026
It was not that Francis normally refrained from criticizing his friends.
From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson
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